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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 242.44 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 242.44 and 109.28 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 242.44 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/242.44 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 242.44 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 26,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493.84/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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